embassies

/EH1 M B AH0 S IY0 Z/
noun
  1. 1

    The function or duty of an ambassador.

  2. 2

    An organization or group of officials who permanently represent a sovereign state in a second sovereign state or with respect to an international organization such as the United Nations.

    โ€œThe American embassy to France is located in Paris.โ€

  3. 3

    A temporary mission representing a sovereign state.

  4. 4

    The official residence of such a group, or of an ambassador.

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